Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central Lyon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Central Lyon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Lyon Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Central Lyon Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Lyon Elementary School?
430 students attend Central Lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Lyon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Lyon Elementary School?
Central Lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Lyon Elementary School offer ?
Central Lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Lyon Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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